Task Force Formed To Regulate Virtual Currency in US
A cross-section of regulators has formed a task force to coordinate virtual currency regulation in the US.
February 2018
How Would a Fintech National Charter Work in the USA
At the last House hearing on fintech, Missouri Republican Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer floated the idea of a national bank charter for fintech companies.
CFTC Economic Head Say Swaps Market Not Surveyed Properly
The interest rate swap market is not nearly systemically risky as some statistics would suggest.
CFTC Nails Deutsche Bank’s Securities Division in Swap Manipulation Scheme
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission has caught a top European bank manipulating derivatives the second time in less than a week.
Major Trading Player Pushed Out By 3 Red Spoofing
A major player in the trading world curtailed its trading of a major index in response to widespread spoofing by 3 Red Trading.
Regulators and Financial Institutions Grapple with the Changing Enforcement Landscape in 2018
2018 is shaping up to be an important year for regulatory changes in Asia.
January 2018
CFTC/SEC Takes Stand Against Crypto-Currency Fraud
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took strong stands against crypto-currency fraudsters on Friday.
Former Head of Forex at Barclay’s Charged in Front-running Scheme
The US Department of Justice announced an indictment against Robert Bogucki, 45, the former head of forex trading at Barclay’s Bank.
Crypto broker B2C2 hires ex-Goldman Sachs as CEO Japan
The cryptocurrency market continues to add credibility to its industry as companies hire executives from government agencies and the banking industry.
The Fed: A Creature of Congress but Independent of the President
The balance between the Federal Reserve’s accountability and independence means the Fed should be answerable to Congress and not the President.
CFTC Did Not Protect Whistle-blower in 3 Red Case
The role of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in protecting whistleblowers is in question in light of a recently discovered filing.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.